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prayer for peace
Monday, 15 May 2023,  6:30
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Every Monday at 6:30 p.m. until May 28, 2023, the castle parish, the Evang. Academy of Saxony-Anhalt and the preacher seminar together for regular prayers for peace in the Castle Church.

Concerns and fears, resentment and protest against government decisions continue to be voiced in different ways and loudly in Wittenberg. "Prayers in the churches are for peace for our society, for the trouble spots and wars in this world. The almost year-long war in Ukraine, the unrest in Brazil and Iran preoccupies us and often leaves us feeling powerless. Christians don't have quick answers and solutions, but the opportunity to turn to someone who can heal this world," says Wolfgang Nebel from the castle parish. Texts and thoughts on discord and peace are considered in the light of the Bible. Music, songs and psalms are sung and prayed.

The focus of the approx. 30 minute prayer is a time of silence in which candles are lit and in prayer the suffering and hardship in Ukraine and the world, the lack of understanding and powerlessness in the face of war and violence can be brought before God.

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As a gift for the reopening of the church, the Queen of Denmark made a red altar hanging, which was presented to the public for the first time during the service. There have been good relations between the Danish royal family and Wittenberg since the Reformation. Denmark introduced the Reformation in 1536. Queen Margrethe is the head of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Denmark. The monarch said the request to make the antependium for the palace church was a "very big and happy surprise" that she only accepted after some hesitation. "This task was a great challenge, which I dedicated myself to with great respect," she emphasized. The altar hanging has a large Luther rose in the middle.

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As part of the new construction of Wittenberg Castle (1489-1518), Elector Frederick the Wise of Saxony (r. 1486-1525) had a castle church built from 1496 onwards, which was consecrated in 1503 and completed around 1509. It took up almost the entire north wing of the main castle, which consisted of three wings, and its interior was furnished with works by the most important artists of that period of transition from the Gothic to the Renaissance.